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1998:
We applied our expertise and skills to provide integrated care, working with people with TB, HIV or AIDS, with some funding from the UK government Department for International Development.
1998:
Supported by a National Lottery Charities Board award, we started work in preventing disabilities caused by long-term effects of leprosy in Mayurbanjh, India. We funded vehicles, equipment, educational materials, salaries and training in four projects in Orissa, India as well as providing a revolving loan fund to help people regain their economic livelihood and dignity in their communities. In Brazil, we supported leprosy control programmes in four states as well as the Brazil National Programme and a rehabilitation project.
1999
Winter 2014
1998
Lizzie Dearling, events coordinator.
The new A d r ia n a r o se, named after a B r a z il ia n g ir l who fea in t h e B lu tured e Pe t e r a p p e a l, w a s la u n c h e d at the Ch e ls e a S h o w.
2000
23rd February HM The Queen and HRH The Du Edinburgh atte ke of nded the recept ion for Lepra’s Dignity art com Qu est for petition, held at The Royal Geog Society, London raphical . The competit ion was open to residents aged UK 16 to 24. A para lle l competition wa held in India an s d Brazil.
2000 To take health education to the communities, we introduced health education vans in India, presenting messages in a variety of media.
Our celebrity shoe auction was launched on eBay and raised £10,100, reflecting our focus on protection of feet to prevent further damage to people coping with the disabilities caused by leprosy. 2006: We set up health camps in Bangladesh to test for TB 2011: A new study from the Blue Peter Health Research Centre identified new biomarkers to detect TB early in HIV-positive people. 2012: Focusing on women with elephantiasis or leprosy, we started self-support groups and also trained 300 women in tailoring and embroidery in Arogya Disha, India 2013: January We started a new research project “Poverty reduction through strengthened health systems” in Bangladesh, funded by The Leprosy Mission Canada and American Leprosy Missions.
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“More than 100 people have taken part in our India bike rides in recent years”
At the request of the government of Bang ladesh, we took over respo nsibility for leprosy control work in Sirajganj an d Pabna districts. Le pra Bangladesh had been registered in 1999.
2002
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Cyclists and runners – we need you! From March to September, we have opportunities for you and your friends and family to support Lepra and have fun at the same time. Get in training now for the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon on 2nd March. In April, choose between Paris (Marathon de Paris) on the 6th or London (Virgin Money London Marathon) on the 13th (or both!). You really will have to choose where to be on 25th May as the Edinburgh Marathon and BUPA London 10km are both on that day. Complete the year’s challenges in Germany on 28th September in the 41st BMW Berlin Marathon. We haven’t forgotten the cyclists… sign up with us for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 on Sunday 10th August. Our annual Edinburgh to St Andrews (68 miles) bike ride will be in June.
India bike ride 2013 In 1996, the verdict of our first India bike riders was “truly an adventure of a lifetime”. Congratulations and a big “thank you” to Ingrid Bromley, Howard Crossley, Josh Cummins, Sandra Horne, Liz Kennedy, Jane Langdon, Tamy Matanky, Rachel Posner and Belinda Pyke, who completed the 2013 bike ride in India and have raised nearly £20,000 for Lepra. Sandra Horne, leader of the team, first took part in the Lepra India bike ride in 2002. She liked the idea of being able to visit some of the projects for which the money would be raised and this is still a major part of the enjoyment and value of the trip. The cyclists are full of praise for all of the support team in India. Sandra commented: “Over the years, we have come to know the families of the team in India and it’s lovely to meet up again with them. This is a unique feature of the Lepra event and really makes it all worthwhile.” To find out more call us on 01206 216700 or email events@lepra.org.uk